We like the lever.... less to go wrong.

@Jeepmantyler

3 жыл бұрын

I heard that if you accidentally break the ABS wire(s) offroad the knob selector will not work. The lever will allow 4wd to stay engaged

@KamenKachev

3 жыл бұрын

With the lever you have the satisfaction that the switch actually worked. With the stupid button you don't know until you go. And it is much easier to brake a button..

@sledforpeace

3 жыл бұрын

It still has an electronic front axle disconnecr tho....

@firebir11

3 жыл бұрын

I had a lever...it broke..just like anything else.

@muscles662988

3 жыл бұрын

Lever FTW.

Excellent choice. One of the best true 4WD vehicles on the market in terms of durability and retained value.

Trd off road is the sweet spot when it comes to purchasing a 4runner.

@Walterrinho

3 жыл бұрын

And Any Toyota truck or suv

@cameronshackelton3404

3 жыл бұрын

Wish it came with 7 seats

@AntilleanConfederation

3 жыл бұрын

I have a TRD OR taco 🐸

@UintaDave

3 жыл бұрын

Or the former Trails when they were the TRD off-road. Example is my 16 trail premium with KDSS. No such thing as TRD OR at that time, only SR5, limited, Trail, and TRD Pro.

@toyotaguy75

3 жыл бұрын

The 3rd row is pointless in any model. Kinda like the 2wd version 😂

Looking forward to your 20 year ownership review of this 4Runner in 2041!

@thomasnguyen5639

3 жыл бұрын

Assuming he doesn't break it off-roading

@blackdiamond5015

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck, you'll be lucky to get 10 out of it if yours is like mine. Total piece of crap. Have lost count on the number of times it's been in the shop.

@owenerdman5571

3 жыл бұрын

@@blackdiamond5015 troll

@blackdiamond5015

3 жыл бұрын

@@owenerdman5571 Sorry if real world experience doesn't fit with your personal opinion and reality. There is another side to the 4-Runner story.

@st1ca

3 жыл бұрын

@@blackdiamond5015 what happened to yours?

Congrats on the new 4Runner. I have a lot of respect for the 4Runner, solid off-roader with strong reliability track record.

Wow, I just discovered your channel a few months ago and ended up purchasing a ‘21 4Runner TRD off road premium a few weeks back. Love it so far. It just makes sense. Congrats

Thank you for actually enabling ATRAC ... many of these videos I watch, they encounter an obstacle and throw their hands up without enabling ATRAC.

@ajmedeiros77

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously! They lock the dif before they even try atrac which will get you out of most situations. Hence why the tundra doesn’t have a locker although I wouldn’t mind if they put one on the future tundra

@robertgriswold5015

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that video was a super helpful display of how A-Track maybe enough before turning to MTS.

Your statement about it being old-school enough to be reliable but new enough to have things like Apple CarPlay is exactly why I bought a Subaru STi - nicely devoid of things I don't need, but has that old-school design that just makes it a joy to drive. I look forward to the content.

You have yourself a very very well built vehicle that won’t give you any issues for years and years. The LED lights were long overdue, my 2016’s headlights were dangerously dim!

@Boltdriver70

3 жыл бұрын

We put led lights in our 16' and made it so much better.

@MoraleHazard

3 жыл бұрын

I put GTR Ultra 2's in both low and high beams in my 2019 and they work great.

Not gonna lie, I've been watching your 4Runner videos and speccing out which one I'd get and... you just bought it! Looking forward to seeing more.

You will appreciate getting the sunroof when you get stuck offroading and your doors are blocked by trees, or deep water, or a cliff or something....it will be your escape hatch. Or to get a better view of obstacles ahead.

@TheNorthenLight

3 жыл бұрын

Different opinion. I liked it.

@hippiebits2071

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNorthenLight LOL and when he is in the city he can open the sunroof along with the rear window and comfortably eat his lunch without dealing with panhandlers bothering him. Seriously, one of my favorite 4Runner specific things.

@dannymoranz1589

3 жыл бұрын

Soccer Mom mobile for $44 K..LOL

@lordmasterization

2 жыл бұрын

What city is this lmao

@scooterbob4432

2 жыл бұрын

I don;t have a 4Runner but I have a small 3 door hatchback with a power sunroof. Yes, it can be a escape hatch.

Your reviews exhibit a much appreciated mix of candor, expertise, honesty and real-world perspective in contrast to some other "off-roadish" oriented presenters. Much appreciated.

It's funny how in the olden days, all cars had a push button start, then someone invented a key start, and push button was outdated, now push button is the latest tech, and keys are old.

@reenachauriya4931

3 жыл бұрын

in olden days almost all cars were rwd and the expensive fwd cars were praised for their sharp driving dynamics then every maker started using fwd and rwd became the expensive option

@drivingsports

3 жыл бұрын

Traction control made RWD viable again for the masses.

@firebir11

3 жыл бұрын

In the old days, electric cars were all the rage, if you could afford it, then the model T came along with a new fuel chemistry that revolutionized the car industry....aaaa the good ‘ol days.

@reenachauriya4931

3 жыл бұрын

@@firebir11 gasoline cars existed before model t, the model t was using a normal gas engine that used the regular gasoline available at that time, nothing too new for it's time but it was just the cheapest car made at its time beacause it was the first ever car made on a production line.

You made the right choice! I recently picked up a new 2020 4runner trd pro, And I love it!

@oniecchi

3 жыл бұрын

I had checked the price for used 4run. And the price are crazy 😧

Congrats. I purchased the exact 4runner, 2020 for the same reasons. A lot of reviews online don't do 4runner justice as a daily driver. Glad to see a common sense review.

@pablochinito

3 жыл бұрын

this is so true. Every online reviewer and commenter will parrot the same thing: bumpy ride because body on frame, ancient engine w/only 5 speed transmission... I have a 2020 and I'm happy. I find it smoother and more pleasant to drive than the hukry-jurkiness of our 8 speed transmission toyota. And all that space in the back? Perfect for all your suburban errands. Can't wait to fill it with camping gear.

Great choice! I got a 2020 trd off road, love it! And it will run for 300k miles no problem with regular maintenance. Love the vids.

As a person that consistently makes standout reviews testing the AWD/4WD drivetrains and automatic transmission vs CVT systems; I think it speaks volumes that you chose this beautiful Toyota 4Runner with a 4WD automatic transmission. My family really wanted to get a Toyota 4Runner too. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t in the cards, Grandpa and Grandma are getting older, gas mileage and third row seating comfort are king, AWD is only second. The 5 seat 4Runner’s front fascia looks cooler than the 7 seater’s front end personally. Jeep Wranglers and Toyota 4Runners are so fun, without a doubt. AWD Toyota Highlanders and Honda Pilots just fit the bill. Thank you for sharing this video 👍

Congratulations, My Friend... Glad, after test driving all these years, and making videos on them, you decided to Purchase one.. And one which comes with TSS..

Im in my 3rd year with mine and still love it. Congrats.

You'll enjoy the sunroof in the summer. Open it up and crack open the window on the rear hatch and you get really nice airflow without the buffeting and traffic noise of opening door windows.

@PaulHo

3 жыл бұрын

Hands down the thing I miss the most. I almost used that combo more than the regular windows!

@blackdiamond5015

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the sunroof. Mine started rattling within one week of purchase. It has been torn apart and rebuilt twice before the rattling quieted down.

Bought the wife a 2021 ORP in December. Couldn't be happier.

I finally watched the whole video!! Car sales has been busy, lol. Thank you for the explanation on the A-trac, and I hope to be able to educate my customers better using some info from your video. You are amazing and thank you again for what you do!!

I just bought a 2021 4Runner TRD, no extras, based off your reviews - and I'm very happy. I'm stoked you bought one and I get to learn all about it as you put it through its paces. Thanks for the informative channel, you are much appreciated.

I just bought my 2023 TRD Off Road today. I loved it. It’s an amazing 4x4. Thanks for the video 🙏

Congrats on your 4Runner purchase! I love my 4Runner TRD off road Premium as well! It really does have the best of the best! Thank you for the great review!! 👍

I recently bought a 2021 4Runner SR5 Premium. I love it! Enjoy yours as well.

By far my favorite SUV and Truck reviewer and probably favorite KZreadr!! The channel will do great as you are very informative and not scared to actually test these vehicles out!

Thank you for this excellent introductory review! I just purchased a 2015 SR5 premium and absolutely love it, I love how you show this vehicle is so capable without using the rear Locker and just the a-trac system in 4-wheel low.

Wow! So excited! I picked up a 2020 4Runner Venture (basically the same as yours) so I can’t wait to see what you do with yours. Any idea what tires your gonna pop on it, I’ve been considering switching to the Terra G2’s from Nitto but haven’t made the plunge

@trailrunnah8886

3 жыл бұрын

I belong to a lot of 4Runner groups, and not a lot of people seem to have good things to say about those tires, even though they're standard equipment on the TRD Pro. I recently put a set of General Grabber ATX on my 2013 Trail, and I mostly like them. I went with the stock size, and the P rated load range. The one downside is that I lost a solid 2.5 MPG vs the stock Bridgestone Dueler HTS. I was getting pretty consistently 20.0- 20.5, now I'm sitting right around 17.5. Pretty disappointed in that, I specifically went with the stock size and load range in order to preserve MPG, but even in the stock size these tires to look beefier than the stockers, and they're definitely more aggressive which I guess translates to more rolling resistance. On the plus side, they tend to ride smooth, are quiet, and are good in the rain and and some slushy snow that we recently had. For the most part I really like them, however the loss of range is what irritates me. Not so much concerned about the additional fuel costs, it's just having to fill up 50 miles earlier it's kind of annoying. That's almost a full trip back and forth to work for me. If I were to do it again, I would look into the Toyo AT3, the Cooper AT3 4S, and the Continental Terrain Contact AT. Those are all slightly less aggressive tires that will probably be just as good off road while maybe being a little bit more fuel efficient. That's just a guess, no facts behind that assumption.

@hundreddollarhamburger9380

3 жыл бұрын

I got a set of BF KO2 for LX470 thru Costco, sometimes they run a promo about $150 off for a whole set, basically ‘free’ installation, if you’re installing non OEM size, Costco won’t install those tires, they refund a ‘installation” fee then I went to Firestone and got those tires installed, love the KO2 really soft, not much tire noise at all, I found it’s more comfortable than the previous Michelin street tires, congrats on your 4runner

@RagingBad

3 жыл бұрын

@@hundreddollarhamburger9380 which load rate are yours? Mines are E and you can definitely feel bumps a little more than with the Goodyear wranglers stock tyres that my Tacoma came with

@luckyyou774

3 жыл бұрын

Why u didnt get lexus GX460? Its a better truck

@hundreddollarhamburger9380

3 жыл бұрын

@@RagingBad mine is the same i think, it might b/c the different rubber compound, I love the KO2

Great and informative review. I owned a 2017 4Runner and would say that it’s the best SUV made. I don’t know why the reviews are normally so hard on it. It’s not a CUV so it shouldn’t be in that category. It drives great for a truck based suv. CUV are just too car like for me. It can go anywhere and accommodate just about anything. You are spot on in saying that this is the benchmark of a true SUV. Thank you and great work.

Congrats on the new SUV ive always been a big fan of the 4Runners and I found your channel last year and its been really cool! Keep up the good work!

Best review channel on KZread hands down always looking for new content i just love it 😍😍😍

Congrats on the new car! I love the way it looks in that color! 😍

4 runner has been on my wish list for a long time, congrats to your new ride!

@thomasnguyen5639

3 жыл бұрын

Get a used one once the covid is over. Make sure it doesn't have any mods and get it checked out by a mechanic before u buy

@shellyhoyt2020

2 жыл бұрын

I've wanted a 4Runner since 2011. Finally go a 2016 for 3yrs then my bf & I split up & he kept it & 2 moths ago he totaled it.🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤣

Been watching ALL of your videos for some time now and I love your work. I like you even more now! haha. I've had three 5th Gen 4Runners now (long story, got rid of one, bought another, now just upgraded to a 2021 TRD ORP, blue). Can't imagine owning any other vehicle. They check all the boxes I want, nothing too over the top, and the back window rolls down! They really work anywhere.

The quality of your videos keep getting better and better! Gorgeous color on your vehicle! Blends so well with the snow on the ground and rain in the video. Congrats on your purchase and wishing you all the best! Keep up the great work. 👍

Love my 4runner. It's not flashy, but it's simple, reliable and capable. That's all I wanted

Glad you picked one up. I enjoyed your video of your trip up to Jacks Pass. Hello from Everett!

I cried tears of joy hearing you say how much you love your New 4Runner!! So glad you love it Ryan!!! (Note: He bought it from me at my dealership - Autonation Toyota Spokane Valley) I felt so lucky to have you as my customer. Thanks again!!

I just picked my 21 TRD off-road in the same colour yesterday... I’m already obsessed!

I was raised to turn my head as well, but I love blind spot warning. I feels it helps remind you to always be aware of your surroundings.

@Sirgromulus

3 жыл бұрын

I concur. Been driving for 46 years and I think BSM should be a mandatory safety feature on all vehicles.

@themagician7734

3 жыл бұрын

I use it to help judge lane changing/merging distance on the highway.

@realworld6826

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sirgromulus 35 + years and while extra safety is always a good thing it really depends on the amount of traffic you interact with to just how beneficial the extra cost is imo

Congrats! Awesome 4Runner! I Love your reviews. I have always wanted a 4Runner myself, but the room is not enough so I went with a new 2019 Highlander XLE AWD. Currently, I am saving for a used Land Cruiser!

Congratulations Ryan! Probably the most "evolved" vehicle ever made (most content dating back to 2003). Glad to see what real car guys are willing to spend their own $ on. We love our aging 2007 2wd as it is like a 4-wheeled anvil, polar opposite of the i3 REX it shares the garage with here in the shadows of Mt Rainier. The 4.0 is peppy enough, burns ZERO oil after 195k miles, and presents no mechanical problems as you'd guess.

One of the best commentary very fluent with no hiccups ,no exaggeration about 4RUNNER to the point thanks 👍

Blind spot & crosstraffic alert are useful for us older folks who are getting more limited in their flexibility.

@mra.cortez3553

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately BSM is not available in ANY of the trims!

@msrednic

3 жыл бұрын

@@mra.cortez3553 Yet another reason to get a Grand Cherokee over this!!

@Nostromo_1

3 жыл бұрын

@@msrednic Jeep GC is not in the same class. It is a unibody SUV, basically a car. Also I just read they’re going to change the name, because they think it offends actual Cherokees.

Same Autonation store I purchased mine from in Spokane. $35K trd off-road (trail in '16) with 8 miles on it🤤 still obsessed with it to this day😍👍💪 Big Congrats!!

Congrats Ryan! Really looking forward to all the amazing upcoming comparison videos!

Congratulatios!! I'll see your next videos with your brand new 4 Runner.

Congrats! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Congrats!! Great shots from PNW.

Totally awesome, Ryan! Love it! Can't wait to see more videos, especially off-road. Loved your Outback Onyx XT videos as well

Great review, exactly what i was looking for! No frills, straight to the point.

We bought a 21 TRD off-road as well. We chose the KDDS suspension though. One of my favorite features is the old-school 4WD lever instead of the dial on other trims. Reminds me of the older 4Runners. Feels more engaging. Big plus in my eyes.

Got a 2019 TRD OFF Road Premium new, what sold me....................the lever.

@yotaman492

3 жыл бұрын

Driving the something myself. Put on a Radflo suspension, TOYO OCs, Method Wheels and regeared the diffs....badass vehicle now!

@PartyUpLive

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I was looking at the SR5 but I am loving that lever. Along with the wheels and a few other things, I will go with the TRD Off Road.

@Walterrinho

3 жыл бұрын

@@yotaman492 what ratio did you go with?

@yotaman492

3 жыл бұрын

@@Walterrinho I went with the 4.88s, I wanted a little more bottom end torque. Vehicle moves pretty good now, even with suspension & 285/75s on her. The 4.56 gears would've been enough, but she's not a DD so wasn't worried to much about slight RPM difference. Plus I plan to S/C someday & wanted to maximize that down the road. I went through East Coast Gear Supply in NC.

Can’t wait for your LX570 review. You are the only channel putting every car to an overlanding test.

I love how you ended up with the 4runner. I do remember watching your review of the red one years ago.

Do you still have this 4Runner? If so, do you still like it and how many miles do you have on it now?

I don’t need to tell you that you have to do way more vids with the 4Runner. Love that truck 😂

Congratulations! Amazing vehicle, looking forward to your future reviews of your new SUV!

That 4runner walked up that hill like it was not even trying. I figured that there was going to be trouble ahead considering it was snowing and the hill looked wet and slick. Thanks for the great video.

Looking forward to see where you take your 4Runner. I just got the same trim level/color as yours, but without a moonroof and added trd pro wheels.

Just bought one today just like yours love it ..

Congrats!!! this car is so reliable and proven to last,my dad owns his 4runner for 10 yrs now still a solid vehicle 🙌🏼

Yay! You finally did it! Congratulations!

Congrats on the 4Runner. The exact version I researched as the near perfect SUV. I just wish it had a bit better gas mileage for the longer trips (ouch). Looking forward to your adventures!

@vincesmith764

Жыл бұрын

If you want fuel mileage buy a highlander,not a truck .

@Slaxsvo

9 ай бұрын

@@vincesmith764silly comment. Not even remotely the same type of car.

@vincesmith764

9 ай бұрын

@@Slaxsvo wow. thx for clearing that up. 🤓

@Slaxsvo

7 ай бұрын

@@vincesmith764the irony is lost over your incompetence

@vincesmith764

7 ай бұрын

Thx, but no thx on personal trolling!.Most of us 4runner owners just do not care about fuel consumption.✌🏻

I just bought the TRD off-road myself a couple of weeks ago, I opted for the base TRD off-road because it still has the key start. I'm probably old fashioned but buttons can break and it's a 4 wheel drive we don't need a fancy push start, lol

@danielq_4

3 жыл бұрын

I love the moonroof so I decided to go with the Off Road Premium. Also, the side blinkers and leatherette interior, just feels nicer than a base Off Road.

Congratulations 🎉!!!! Have a great time with it! Regards from Chile, South America.

Love your truck! Love your reasons behind choosing the 4Runner. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!

Congratulations 👏

Congrats on the new 4runner. We have a 2018 SR5 and really like it.

@firebir11

3 жыл бұрын

Great truck, and if you really need lockers, just get air lockers..no big deal.

I’ve been watching a lot of your AWD and Off road adventures. I like it. I got my inspiration for you to buy my 2016 outback.

I like how you explained how/why you optioned it the way you did. I've been struggling with how I should option mine later this year. Great video.

Great buy! Prepare a maintenance instruction list for your teens, they will end up with the 4Runner no doubt.

Nice, I recently picked up a venture edition, so far I’m digging it.

Just bought the 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road. Can’t wait to join you!

I really appreciate the reasoning and mindset you have when approaching this purchase! So often I roll my eyes at the priorities of car reviewers, but I can agree with pretty much everything you've pointed out.

Congrats awesome ride! Was just up in those mountains near cle elum in a 2018 4R ORP! 4Hi was pretty decent over everything we took!

Smart choice man that thing will last forever!

Great well-weigthed choice! Amazing new location! Happy for you man!!

Look forward to seeing that new spot! And glad you'll keep the rock climb - adds good variety!

Nice 4runner! And when you get "tired" of it all the aftermarket parts will keep you entertained Magnuson supercharger 😜

Suspension expert, Dan Edmunds, does an excellent wheels-off analysis of his own 2021 4Runner TRD Off-Road suspension with the KDSS Stabilizer Bar system (for best wheel articulation off-road, combined with minimal body roll, on-road).

This was an excellent amazing video, I’ve always been extremely interested with these vehicles and with your own video I think you’ve sealed the deal for my purchase!

Thanks for reviewing your 4runner. We have been thinking of picking one. Your review has swayed us. Problem is now trying to find one at Dealerships. Thanks again, great reviews as always

I have the 2020 version. Love the lever. Locking diff and all that comes with it.

I never use crawl control. MTS all the way, it's CC except you control the speed. Also only MTS to use is Rock mode. If you aren't on Rock mode then Atrac is what to use if you are scooting along trails and would like traction aid to be on.

What a great choice. This is probably the best bang for the buck for a new vehicle overall. I might buy the exact same one and give my 2015 GX to my wife . Congratulations!

He finally did it! Congrats on the new 4Runner!

Can't wait to see the Outback on these new courses!

I LOVE the black trim around the center screen console compared to the silver metal on all other trims (even the limited). I think the silver trim dates the inside so much. The black trim I wish was available on other 4runner trims. Seems crazy to buy an Off Road for the trim color. I also love the red stitching compared to the white on the premium models.

@michaellaschoenecker8867

2 жыл бұрын

There are after market panels to get if you want

Thanks for making your videos about 4x4 off road . It really help us prior purchase several new SUV for our family members You did some great video to us 👏👍 Be safe out there , Sir

Congrats on your new Toyota! My first Toyota was a 1991 4Runner SR5 V6 3.0 in Silver. Last I checked it’s still a daily driver in fantastic running condition inside and out at 300,XXX miles. Hopefully yours will serve you well. I’ve been so happy with Toyota reliability that I bought a 2007 Toyota Sequoia a couple years back that had 80K miles on it. It’s not a TRD, but it overlands with the best of them. Maybe call the test area “The Crawl?”

haha...finally you got it. This is trim is the best value in my mind.

Ryan, I think you applied as much logic to your 4Runner purchase decision as is possible. Since you chose not to buy the expensive TRD skid plate, you may want to bolt on an aftermarket unit ASAP . Thanks for not taking a discount from Toyota or the dealer as this will keep your upcoming observations much more objective. K.I.S.S. > KDSS

@realworld6826

3 жыл бұрын

KDSS- kinetic dynamic suspension system worth every penny for both on and off road

@fouUili684

3 жыл бұрын

You can also Line-x the standard skid plate and it could be almost indestructible, cheaper than the TRD skid plate

@corwininadsm

3 жыл бұрын

The TRD skid plate is just an aluminum version of the stock steel plate, and it looks pretty

@IGJSarasota

2 жыл бұрын

@@realworld6826 Ryan, so why did you not opt for KDSS?

@miscellaneous5215

2 жыл бұрын

@@IGJSarasota It can leak I've heard and is expensive to repair once outside of warranty period.

Thank you so much for this short and to the point video. We're waiting on our new 2023 4 Runner TRD OffRoad Premium. Your video was exactly what we pictured it to be and more.

new to the channel, great review! such an understated and capable vehicle... huge fan of these.

Love the 4Runner purchase. I didn't think you would make it up that track because of the Stock Tires.

Great introduction video. I just got a 2021 TRD Off-road from Toyota of Bellevue. It's got a bunch of bolt on goodies cause I really wanted a TRD Pro. However suspension is still stock aside from a dealer installed leveling kit. Where is that area you tested your 4Runner? Would love to give it a go. Just subscribed ....I really like your reviews and now you're a Toyota brother...congrats on the new rig.

@drivingsports

3 жыл бұрын

Explore the roads off I90.

I own a 17 4R TRD Pro. Coming up on 50k miles, and every time I watch a video like this it just cements(no pun intended) the reason to never sell it even though from time to time I get some stupid ideas in my head to trade it in. It surely would be on the top of my list of vehicles that I regretted selling. I have watched quite of few of your videos lately, and they are top notch.

Great content, love the channel and love the 4Runner! Just purchased a 100 series LC myself for overlanding.